Colitis

Colitis

**Colitis can be tied to food sensitivities, and different foods may affect people differently, so the below are food recommendations that work for most, but listen to your own body, keep a food journal and pay attention to the foods that cause a reaction.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

Fruits: Anything poached or canned; Applesauce, avocado, cantaloupe, honeydew, and raw ripe bananas
Vegetables: Asparagus tips, beets, carrots, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, okra, onions, mushrooms, parsnips, peas, potato (peeled), red/green peppers, spinach, sweet potato (peeled), squash, turnips, zucchini
Eggs, fish (especially salmon), poultry, and lean meat
Whole grains: Millet has been shown to be especially helpful and 1 study showed promise where participants took 1/2 Tablespoon unprocessed bran and 1/2 Tablespoon wheat germ with fluids daily.
Yogurt, oatmeal
Rosemary, turmeric
Plenty of fluids

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

Fats, oils, high sugar foods, dairy, fatty meats and caffeine
Cruciferous vegetables: arugula, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens
Seeds, nuts, popcorn, beans & peas
Alcohol and soda
Large amounts of black pepper
Could be related to unrecognized food allergies or sensitivities. Try an ELIMINATION DIET.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Anise, clove (if bacterial), helichrysum (if viral), peppermint, tarragon, thyme (if infection). Use by diffusing, rubbing on stomach and/or lower back, bottom of feet, full body massage.

HERBAL

Fenugreek, golden seal, marshmallow, peppermint, rosemary (food amounts, not supplements), slippery elm, turmeric
Chamomile Tea (3 times daily between meals)
Wood Avens Tea, Bur Marigold Tea and/or Calendula Tea

NATURAL

Redmond Clay: This is a bentonite clay that may help clean fecal matter out of colon pockets - take 1 teaspoon in 6-8 ounces of water daily (if you can stomach drinking gray water; if not, buy homemade capsules and swallow the clay that way with 6-8 ounces of water to wash it down). Take at least 2 hours before or after taking other medications, as it could bind to them and reduce their effectiveness. Take for no longer than 1 month without a break.
Try a tea made from peppermint leaves, fennel seeds, & caraway seeds (1-3 times daily)
Juice any of the following and drink daily: Carrots, coconut, pear
Stress reduction - try yoga and meditation
Fasting can also be helpful
Eat 3 bananas followed by the contents of 1 cardamom pod daily

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY

Yoga For Anxiety and Stress (27 minutes - Yoga With Adriene)
Yoga for Anxiety (16 minutes - Yoga With Adriene)
Relax & Restore Yoga (10 minutes - Sadie Nardini- BeFit Yoga)
Meditation for Anxiety (14 minutes - Yoga With Adriene)
Instant Stress & Anxiety Releasing Yoga Meditation (4 minutes - sadienardini)

SUPPLEMENTS

Amino Acids: Try 3 grams of Glycine daily
Evening Primrose Oil: 3,000-6,000 mg daily
Peppermint Oil: 1-2 capsules 3 times daily between meals (take enteric-coated capsules with 0.2 ml of oil each; start at lower dose and increase if necessary).
Probiotics
Vitamin A: 25,000 IU daily for 2 months, then 15,000 IU daily (pregnant women should not exceed 5,000 IU daily).
Vitamin C: Up to 10,000 mg daily (reduce if causes diarrhea)
Zinc/ Copper: 50mg zinc up to 3 times daily (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month).

MIND-BODY CONNECTION

Can represent feelings of having excessively demanding parents or feelings of oppression/defeat.

FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian